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Fort Jesup, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Sabine Parish County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
395
Population
93/sq mi density
65°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
748
Violent Crime/100K
5,880 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
748 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Jesup enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 332 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6114°N, 93.4062°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sabine Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Alexandria International (AEX) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Fort Jesup has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.5").